2022 Ford F-59 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2023-03-10 · campaign 23V164000 · 644 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines.
Risk: A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S11.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2022-12-14 · campaign 22V925000 · 11,074 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2022-07-22 · campaign 22V528000 · 692 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
Risk: A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. No owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S50.
Steering:critical Fasteners 2022-03-11 · campaign 22V145000 · 72 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Risk: Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · TSB 26-2256 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2572 to update the parts list to correct the part number lc3z-6006-l to lc3z-6781-a, remove the flex plate bolts al3z-6379-ba from the parts list as these bolts are in kit lc3z-6781-a, update the claim quantity of the part number w709771-s440 to 9 pieces (f-650/f750-en
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-10 · SSM 54363 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 expedition/navigator/f-150/f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis/f-650/f-750/transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.5l (non hybrid)/6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. workshop manual
Power Train 2025-10-29 · SSM 54338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l/5.2l engine, 2021-2025 f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series/f-650/f-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup tha
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-29 · 23H07 - Script · Other
ford customer relationship center (crc) phone call to customers – communication script and faq relating to 23h07 harvest program
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2024-04-01 · 22N15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction program 22n15 certain 2020-2023 model year bronco sport, escape, corsair, e-series, f-650/f-750, f-53 motorhome chassis, f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with smart data link connector (sdlc) gateway module reprogramming for inspection and maintenance (i/m)
Unknown Or Other 2024-01-19 · 22N15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2020-2023 model year bronco sport, escape, corsair, e-series, f-650/f-750, f-53 motorhome chassis, f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with smart data link connector (sdlc) gateway module reprogramming for inspection and maintenance (i/m) testing addinf owner letters. firs
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What owners report
2025-02-24 · Power Train“vehicle has had electrical issues since purchased new. ford service center could not fix after several attempts. customer service/ warranty was unhelpful. all issues surfaced prior to 60k miles. has had about 6 battery replacements in less than a year. now at 68k miles vehicle has been at shop for weeks and being told a new engine is needed. ford…”
2025-02-04 · Engine · 64,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford f-59. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormally loud ticking sound. the vehicle lost motive power. there were unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the local …”
2024-08-22 · Service Brakes“was driving down the road, and has turned the abs off, and tcs, along with the front cillision, lane keep, and cruise control off. there is 3 trucks in the fleet that have done the same thing before 10k miles.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.